Providence councilors urge McKee to declare homelessness a public health emergency
The Providence City Council approved a resolution Thursday night calling on Gov. Dan McKee to declare homelessness a public ...
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Providence City Council demands McKee declare homelessness a public emergency
Two days after Providence’s City Council Chambers were controversially opened to the city’s homeless population, the council ...
Could new pot shops open in RI this year?
Globe RI reporter Steph Machado joins 12 News at 4 to break down the new rules that could pave the way for new pot shops.
McKee declines to declare homelessness an emergency in R.I.
Though the number of unhoused people has been steadily rising, the governor has pushed back against a declaration. “I would ...
RI Blood Center encourages donations to bolster supply
Rhode Islanders are being asked to roll up their sleeves and donate blood as the state works to strengthen its supply.
North Providence teacher accused of inappropriate social media posts with students
Rhode Island State Police said a Birchwood Middle School teacher allegedly posted inappropriate photos and derogatory ...
Prospect Medical Holdings, a cash-strapped hospital owner in R.I. and Conn., exploring restructuring finances
The owner of Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital in North Providence, is ...
Will Rhode Island get a snowstorm this weekend? And when will it get warmer?
A potential weekend snowstorm that forecasters have been monitoring for days will miss Southern New England and we will see ...
La Niña officially underway, here's what it means for Southern New England's winter
NOAA says La Niña is officially underway in the Pacific Ocean, which will be a global climate driver for the remainder of ...
Have you been avoiding issues with a tax return? RI is offering in-person help. Here's what to know.
On Jan. 13, tax officials will be on hand to help everyone work through their tax problems from 2023 and before.
Overdose deaths are down in Rhode Island
New data from the state's Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force shows a drop from the first six months of 2024 ...
New RI housing secretary says state should sell Charlesgate shelter. Here's how McKee responded.
RI's new housing secretary said in an interview the state should sell the newly acquired Charlesgate building, being used now as an emergency shelter.